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Eat Drink Magazine #10 ~ Autumn 2026

A celebration of the amazing food, drinks, and delights of the Northern Rivers

Belts might have tightened but Australians are still enjoying someone else cooking them a meal or a snack or providing them with a dynamic drink. That is no less the case in the Northern Rivers with plenty of people looking out for a good, delicious meal and tasty delight that allows them to sit down with family and friends.

From hatted restaurants (see page 26) to take-away menus, there is a wide variety of food tastes being catered to. But it is not all about sitting down and dining. People are looking for a wide range of food and beverage experiences.

So much about food and a delicious drink is about getting together with someone for a chat, a catch up, and a chance to spend time together. This can be at home trying a great recipe with the family; out and about at one of the great microbreweries; at a specialist rum, gin, whisky distilleries; or kombucha, and other non-alcoholic beverage companies that are evolving throughout the Northern Rivers. They give you a chance to get together, relax, enjoy the amazing hinterland and coastline, and truly get into the spirit of adventure and connection.

As we move into 2026 there is a lot happening in the food space from snacks to healthy living that is shaping how we are looking at, making, and enjoying our food.

Getting healthy in mind, body, and spirit is certainly the focus of some. Lifecykel (page 12) have developed an entire range of mushrooms, mushroom extracts, and more to help you build wellness, health, and look after the world all at the same time.

The food trends of 2026 (page 30) combine taste, health, and great eating. People, chefs, and foodies are all looking at how they can be sustainable, healthy, and enjoy delicious food all in the same package.

While these are the vital ingredients that are shaping our 2026 favourites don’t forget that this can spill over into the way we snack and how we imbue our bodies with all those little delights in between our meals. Whether you are making them at home or picking them up at local stores, cafes, and restaurants snackable treats that are healthy and fun are not only good for us but for everyone around us – whether they are kids, parents, friends, or grandparents. No one wants to be left out when it comes to a delicious, bite-sized delight.

As the summer melds into autumn and we enjoy the last of the warmth through Easter, it is a time when we can come together, enjoy ourselves in the company of family, friends, and strangers – it is a time to ensure we not only eat well but feel our best.

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